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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 40: Information Security and Supply Chain Security › Subpart 40.2

FAR 40.202-1 Scope.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section explains that FAR 40.202 sets out policies and procedures for buying and operating unmanned aircraft systems, including drones and related equipment. It also notes that these authorities expire on December 22, 2028.

Applies to: Procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems

Key terms: unmanned aircraft systems · unmanned aircraft · drones · associated elements

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(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.).

Sections it refers to

  • 40.202 Prohibition on the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities.

← 40.202 Prohibition on the procurement and operation of unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities. · 40.202-2 Applicability. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 40

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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