To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In a move that has been expected for some time, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced on January 12, 2021 that it will remove all drones (as defined by 49 U.S.C. Ch. 448) from Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, except those drones approved by the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) through its “Blue sUAS” Program. The move represents the latest action by the federal Government to address national security threats from China. In its post on GSA Interact, the agency explained the increased use of drones poses unique challenges and risks, including surveillance, theft, disruption and/or use of selective federal information or federal information networks. GSA also underscored the increased risk of non-compliance with existing procurement laws like the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Section 889 of the FY ‘19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).