Solid-state lasers are a huge jump.
https://theaviationist.com/2021/06/24/israel-airborne-laser-for-drones/
ISRAEL Tests Powerful Laser System
https://youtu.be/KlYcsPBa-FI
Ah, drones. Easy targets. Just slice off a wing. Probably cost effective too since you are not using an expensive missile against an inexpensive drone.