Vectors, matrices and coordinate transformations for aircraft

This knowledge unit is in development. Its planned scope and sources are listed below.

Scope

Vectors, dot/cross products, rotation matrices and transformations between body and earth frames

Key references

  1. Stroud, K. A., & Booth, D. J. (2020). Engineering mathematics (8th ed.). Bloomsbury.
  2. Beard, R. W., & McLain, T. W. (2012). Small unmanned aircraft: Theory and practice. Princeton University Press.

Used in courses

How to cite this page

Drone Institute, Rangsit University. (2026). Vectors, matrices and coordinate transformations for aircraft. In UAS Technology Knowledge Hub (B.Tech.). https://rsu-drt.pk-research.work/en/kb/new/math-vectors-matrices/