Research on Hardware-in-loop simulation for two collaborative UAVs target localization

In this paper, we proposed a hardware-in-loop (HIL) simulation system based on cartesian coordinates robot for two collaborative unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). We can use this simulation system to test and verify the target detecting, target tracking and target localization algorithms in the laboratory. It not only reduced the dependence on the real UAVs but also cut off the research cost and reduce risk. This paper also introduced target localization algorithm and error analysis method for the algorithm in the real application of UAV system to provide experimental basis and guidance.