Because the system relies on many modular fiber lasers, it is easily scalable to meet different levels of power. With this parallel approach, there is no single point of failure that will compromise the laser’s power and functionality – as long as power exists. The laser weapon system can fire over and over, essentially creating an unlimited magazine of ‘bullets.’
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2016/webt-laser-swarms-drones.html
HPM engaged several UAS swarms, often knocking down 2-3 drones at a time, while HEL destroyed another 12.
https://www.google.fi/amp/s/www.pop...nd-laser-weapons-knock-drones-out-of-the-sky/
Forty-five unmanned aerial vehicles and drones were shot down in tests by Raytheon’s advanced high-power microwave and laser dune buggy in a U.S. Army exercise. The exercise was known as Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment, or MFIX, and was held at the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Military and industry leaders gathered at MFIX to demonstrate ways to bridge the Army’s capability gaps in long-range fires and maneuver short-range air defense. Highlights included:
Raytheon’s high-power microwave system engaged multiple UAV swarms, downing 33 drones, two and three at a time.
Raytheon’s high energy laser, or HEL, system identified, tracked, engaged and downed 12 airborne, maneuvering Class I and II UAVs, and destroyed six stationary mortar projectiles.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/mi...nd-laser-weapons-knock-drones-out-of-the-sky/
Uskokaa pois, jos haluatte torjua drone parven, Laser.
Edit. Raytheonin tämän hetkisen version kantamaksi ilmoitettiin 5000m, 5km.