MATLAB: Convert global to local co-ordinate system

Question

I want to move the drone with reference to its local co-ordinate system, however the XYZ inputs are with respect to the global co-ordinate system. How can I convert the global co-ordinate reference to the local co-ordinate reference?

Answer 1

Hi,

Global2localcoord() is used to convert global to local coordinates.

Link: https://in.mathworks.com/help/phased/ref/global2localcoord.html (Global2localcoord)

Following links may give you more insights:

• https://in.mathworks.com/help/aeroblks/quadcopter-project.html (Quadcopter Project)
• https://in.mathworks.com/videos/drone-simulation-and-control-part-1-setting-up-the-control-problem-1539323440930.html (Drone simulation and control)
• https://www.mathworks.com/videos/drone-simulation-and-control-part-2-how-do-you-get-a-drone-to-hover--1539323448303.html (Drone simulation and control)
• https://www.mathworks.com/videos/programming-drones-with-simulink-1513024653640.html (Drone with simulink)

Hope it helps!!