UAH - Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center - News - ÂÜÀòµºapp /rsesc/news Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:31:02 -0600 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb webmaster@uah.edu (UAH) Jerry Hendrix, Executive Director of RSESC, briefs Congress /rsesc/news/19452-jerry-hendrix-executive-director-of-rsesc-briefs-congress /rsesc/news/19452-jerry-hendrix-executive-director-of-rsesc-briefs-congress Jerry Hendrix, Executive Director of RSESC and leader in Autonomous Aerospace Research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, had the honor of briefing Congress on the future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month.

In his testimony, Hendrix highlighted the importance of DHS-focused innovations; clear and controllable airspace, and special provisions for training, exercises, and operations. He emphasized that UAH is committed to advancing drone technology to protect citizens, support our soldiers and agents, aid in disaster recovery, and ultimately save lives.


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RSESC News Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:16:20 -0500
UAH hosts 4th Annual Engineering Showcase to celebrate Engineers Week 2025 /rsesc/news/19292-uah-hosts-4th-annual-engineering-showcase-to-celebrate-engineers-week-2025 /rsesc/news/19292-uah-hosts-4th-annual-engineering-showcase-to-celebrate-engineers-week-2025 The fourth annual UAH Engineering Showcase will feature students from senior design, student organizations/competition teams and undergraduate research presenting their work, projects and competitions.

ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is hosting the fourth annual UAH Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week 2025, Feb. 16 – 22.

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RSESC News Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:17:28 -0600
UAH Drone Fly Day at Sparkman High School kicks off PILOT engineering collaboration /rsesc/news/18870-uah-drone-fly-day-at-sparkman-high-school-kicks-off-pilot-engineering-collaboration /rsesc/news/18870-uah-drone-fly-day-at-sparkman-high-school-kicks-off-pilot-engineering-collaboration Engineers and students from ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) demonstrate some of the capabilities of uncrewed aircraft systems at Drone Fly Day at Sparkman High School on Aug. 8, 2024

A small drone buzzed fast loops way above the Sparkman High School football field.

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RSESC News Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:53:07 -0500
UAH Rotorcraft Center celebrates ‘Milestone 500’ in recognition of RSESC-Boeing student partnership /rsesc/news/18502-uah-rotorcraft-center-celebrates-milestone-500-in-recognition-of-rsesc-boeing-student-partnership /rsesc/news/18502-uah-rotorcraft-center-celebrates-milestone-500-in-recognition-of-rsesc-boeing-student-partnership

The Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC) at ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) celebrated ‘Milestone 500’ on March 29, an event held on the ÂÜÀòµºapp campus recognizing the 500-plus students who have graduated from a partnership program with Boeing.

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RSESC News Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:53:07 -0500
UAH College of Nursing holds annual disaster simulation drill using drones for the first time /rsesc/news/18417-uah-college-of-nursing-holds-annual-disaster-simulation-drill-using-drones-for-the-first-time /rsesc/news/18417-uah-college-of-nursing-holds-annual-disaster-simulation-drill-using-drones-for-the-first-time Two people working on a drone in the grass.

A small drone lands in the center of a square defined by four orange cones. Its blades stop spinning. Medical personnel approach and carefully remove the small box attached to its underside. They take the contents to a scene of controlled chaos where nurses are evaluating patients to determine the severity of their injuries.

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RSESC News Mon, 31 Dec 1979 18:00:00 -0600
Former director of UAH Rotorcraft Center receives da Vinci career award from Vertical Flight Society /rsesc/news/18135-former-director-of-uah-rotorcraft-center-receives-da-vinci-career-award-from-vertical-flight-society /rsesc/news/18135-former-director-of-uah-rotorcraft-center-receives-da-vinci-career-award-from-vertical-flight-society dr. karr and RSESC Director Dave Arterburn

David Arterburn, former director of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center (RSESC), has received a career achievement award from the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) in recognition of his induction into the da Vinci Medallion Hall of Fame.

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RSESC News Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:31:24 -0500
UAH electrical engineering major Caleb Blair wins DOD SMART Scholarship /rsesc/news/17961-uah-electrical-engineering-major-caleb-blair-wins-dod-smart-scholarship /rsesc/news/17961-uah-electrical-engineering-major-caleb-blair-wins-dod-smart-scholarship Caleb Blair

Caleb Blair, an Honors electrical engineering major in the College of Engineering at ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH), has received a Department of Defense (DOD) Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service.

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RSESC News Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:30:08 -0500
UAH rotorcraft researchers take lead in developing international standard for drones operating over people /rsesc/news/17957-uah-rotorcraft-researchers-take-lead-in-developing-international-standard-for-drones-operating-over-people /rsesc/news/17957-uah-rotorcraft-researchers-take-lead-in-developing-international-standard-for-drones-operating-over-people Dr. John Bennewitz

Researchers within ÂÜÀòµºapp’s (UAH) Autonomous Aerospace Research (A2R) center, are leading the development of a standard for ASTM International—formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials—that will assist both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and applicants in certifying small uncrewed aircraft for flight over people.

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RSESC News Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:30:08 -0500
UAH to feature AI, cybersecurity, directed energy, aerial systems and more at 2023 Space & Missile Defense Symposium /rsesc/news/17945-uah-to-feature-ai-cybersecurity-directed-energy-aerial-systems-and-more-at-2023-space-missile-defense-symposium /rsesc/news/17945-uah-to-feature-ai-cybersecurity-directed-energy-aerial-systems-and-more-at-2023-space-missile-defense-symposium space illustration with SMD Symposium dates

ÂÜÀòµºapp (UAH) will highlight its extensive capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, information systems, rotorcraft systems, supply chain management and hypersonics during the Space & Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala., Aug. 8-10.

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RSESC News Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:30:08 -0500
UAH recognizes inventors for patent awards during 2022-2023 year at ceremony on April 21 /rsesc/news/17787-uah-recognizes-inventors-for-patent-awards-during-2022-2023-year-at-ceremony-on-april-21 /rsesc/news/17787-uah-recognizes-inventors-for-patent-awards-during-2022-2023-year-at-ceremony-on-april-21 Dr. Robert Lindquist at a podium

ÂÜÀòµºapp honored the achievements in innovation by inventors from two colleges, six departments and four centers who have been awarded patents during the past year.

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RSESC News Mon, 31 Dec 1979 18:00:00 -0600