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Rustin "Rusty" C. Newbold
Rustin "Rusty" C. Newbold
Who am I?
Who am I?
Beyond the lab and the drone flights, I am a Barry Goldwater Scholar, an Eagle Scout, and a Geography student at Salisbury University studying Meteorology and GIScience. My journey into digital fabrication actually started in February 2022 out of a pure fascination with the idea of making something out of seemingly thin air. I bought my first 3D printer, a Tronxy Crux 1, and ran it so hard that it literally caught on fire! That fiery start made me realize the massive potential of this technology, and Rusty's Creation Lab was officially born. Because others have helped me so much along the way, I have a deep passion for teaching, discovering, and inventing new ways to understand our world.
My drive to build and analyze spatial data is pointing me toward earning a Ph.D. in Geographical Sciences. My ultimate goal is to work for a corporation or agency so I can put my skills to work that truly benefits humanity, saves lives, and makes myself some money! If you visit the Salisbury University campus, you can easily spot me driving a golf cart as a university tour guide. Just look for the mullet! After someone told me my previous haircut looked like a doofus, I decided to embrace my country roots with some serious style. I have been rocking a modern mullet since early 2025, and it arguably matches my energetic approach to life and business.
Off the clock, I am a huge advocate for health and wellness. You can usually find me weightlifting, cooking a great meal, or out shooting natural photography. To unwind, I love hanging out with friends and blasting hard rock, grunge, and alternative metal music. I can also easily lose hours playing the board game Secret Hitler or diving deep into the original Subnautica video game. I love to nerd out about my interests and naturally enjoy making people laugh. If you ever need a good icebreaker, ask me to do a voice impression, wiggle my ears, or show you how I first learned to whistle!
Rusty's Creation Lab (RCL) Services
Rusty's Creation Lab (RCL) Services
Where it Started
Where it Started
Rusty’s Creation Lab (RCL) began in early February 2022. At the time, it was a small workshop focused on 3D printing, laser engraving, and custom CAD design. The focus was on solving immediate problems, like reverse engineering broken parts and fabricating custom hardware for people in my community.
Feb. 2022
The Evolution
The Evolution
As I advanced through my studies in geography and geosciences at Salisbury University, my technical toolkit expanded. I started applying professional photogrammetry and GIS techniques to the work I was doing in my shop. By late summer 2025, the business naturally outgrew its original scope. To reflect this shift toward advanced spatial data and aerial operations, I launched the RCL Drone Services (RCLds) brand.
Jul. 2025
What is RCL Today?
What is RCL Today?
Today, RCL Services is a creative-technical business bridging the gap between hands-on fabrication and advanced geospatial analysis. Whether I am using RealityScan to fabricate a digital twin or running G-Code for a 3D print, the goal remains the same: take raw data and turn it into tangible results.
RCL Services is the intersection of the practical building I started with in 2022 and the high-level mapping and atmospheric science I study in the classroom today.
Apr. 2026
Meet "LAB-E"
Meet "LAB-E"
Every lab needs a mascot. At RCL Services, that job belongs to LAB-E, which stands for Little Aerial Bumblebee Explorer. The name spins from a friend who granted him a name similar to classic sci-fi waste collecting-robots.
Now, LAB-E is the unofficial face of the operation. He shows up in our logos and promo materials, and you might even find him hidden as an easter egg in some of our design files.
LAB-E reminds us that the best tools in the lab are the ones that are versatile, reliable, and ready to get to work. If you see him on the site, he is likely busy helping me capture data or prepping for the next flight.
He might be small, but he is a part of everything we build here.
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