A Belgian school appears to be following the lead of the US military and retail giant Amazon by utilising the latest advances in drone technology.

Thomas More school in Mechelen has posted a tongue-in-cheek YouTube video showcasing the use of a small drone to curb cheating in exams.

The miniature DJI Phantom aircraft, equipped with a GoPro video camera, requires one invigilator to control it while another checks the video monitor for any devious activity by students.


UPDATE: In a highly unexpected development, the video turned out to be a hoax created by the school.

It’s unclear if the Belgian school will be pursuing its interest in the use of drone technology (Picture: MoreTV/YouTube)