As a nonlethal weapon system, ODIN is designed not to kill and destroy, but instead, blind and break. The laser is meant to zap electro-optical sensors, like digital video cameras and infrared cameras, aboard drones, preventing remote operators from guiding them and using the cameras to gather intelligence. Even relatively low powered lasers can permanently damage camera sensors, as seen here: This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. HELIOS, on the other hand, is a considerably more powerful laser with bigger ambitions. The weapon can blind camera sensors like ODIN, but the Navy hopes it’s powerful enough to destroy incoming cruise missiles.