With the expansion of grizzlies onto the prairie, locals demanded more responsiveness to address people’s worries. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the state and federal agencies tasked with managing the protected species, responded by hiring me in 2017.

Remote-controlled drones could help reduce human-bear conflicts by scaring away grizzly bears without resorting to shooting.

"The drone was such an asset that I couldn't imagine doing the job without it," researcher Wesley M Sarmento said.

This is the amusing moment a drone chases away grizzly bears from homes in Montana. Authorities said wildlife managers used unmanned aerial vehicles to send the animals away spotted on the Great Plains on January 28.

Great Plains, Montana - As grizzly bears expand their range onto the Great Plains, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. To prevent livestock damage and ensure safety, wildlife managers have turned to drones,