What is a limitation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)?

The correct choice highlights the limitation that Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) often have a restricted range when compared to manned aerial vehicles. The platform range of a UAS can be influenced by several factors including battery life, fuel capacity, and the communication technology used. Typically, many UAS are designed for localized operations, making them ideal for detailed data collection over a specific area, but limiting their ability to cover extensive distances in a single flight.

This restriction can affect the effectiveness of UAS in larger-scale surveys or missions that demand extensive aerial coverage. While advancements in technology are continually improving range capabilities, there remain practical limits that must be considered, particularly for commercial or scientific applications that require more extensive data collection over larger territories.

In contrast, other options reference issues that, while relevant in certain contexts, do not reflect the intrinsic operational limitation of UAS as directly as limited platform range does.