The difference between an autonomous aircraft and an RPA is:
A) RPAs exist, autonomous aircrafts are fictional (so far)
B) RPAs are generally much more expensive than autonomous aircraft
C) RPAs are controlled by a human pilot, autonomous aircraft independent of direct human control
D) RPAs must be within visual sight of the operator, autonomous aircraft do not
E) None of these

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RPAs (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) are controlled by a human pilot, while autonomous aircraft operate independently of direct human control. Therefore, the main difference between the two is that autonomy. The other options are incorrect, as autonomous aircraft are not fictional, RPAs can be cheaper than some autonomous aircraft, the visual sight requirement is not true for all RPAs, and none of the options provide a complete or accurate explanation of the difference.

The Difference Between an Autonomous Aircraft and an RPA Is