48 CFR § 40.202-1 - 40.202-1 Scope.

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title: "48 CFR § 40.202-1 - 40.202-1   Scope."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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# 40.202-1 40.202-1   Scope.

(a) Section 40.202 prescribes policies and procedures regarding the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems, which includes unmanned aircraft (*i.e.,* drones) and associated elements.

(b) The authorities in 40.202 expire on December 22, 2028 (section 1833 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).