Building a Camera Chase Vehicle from Surplus RC Chassis

Camera Chase Vehicle

I transformed a mysterious surplus RC chassis from BMI Surplus into a stable camera chase vehicle for karting. By designing a custom CNC-machined mount and 3D-printing flexible TPU fenders, I solved the stability issues common in low-altitude drone shots. This project combines mechanical engineering with creative prototyping to capture smooth, ground-level action footage.

"Making a mock-up may take time but it really lets you skip an iteration step as instead of an ill-defined cad model you now have something to interact with on the lab bench."