A study has found that drones are better than dogs at keeping dangerous bears away from people.<br /><br />Experimental research by Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (Montana FWP) highlighted the erratic nature of dogs in shifting grizzly bears away from human habitats.<br /><br />Wesley M Sarmento, bear manager for Montana FWP, was tasked with investigating methods for so-called hazing of bears from unwanted areas.<br /><br />His research experimented with Airedale terriers, but he would find they wouldn't just chase bears - resulting in prickly experiences with critters such as porcupines.