Can we create an unmanned aerial vehicle which would convert its own wing structure into fuel for the flight? What if that fuel were a polymer solution which was a solid on takeoff, but then dissolved into a liquid once the flight operations began? And what about the remaining structure inside the wing?
The wing spars could be made of the same types of plastics that surgeons use to expand heart arteries during operations. We know these techniques work on metal, plastic, carbon fibers, resilient composite, rubber of all types even (stretch Armstrong). We pick the lightest material and go for it.
Nickel-titanium stints are also easily adaptable metal, and you would not need much. If you use nickel and poly fibers you could made a battery or find a suitable chemical reaction for fuel or propulsion or even poison gas on impact (forget I said that). How about a sleeping potion or a gas that puts the enemy into a hibernation state for a few hours or days?
The engine in the rear might be made out of a clay type substance encased in cellophane which, once lit from the rear, would provide the thrust like a small C-65 Estes rocket engine. Once the engine was burned out, it could fall to Earth in cinders with a whistle on it so it made an intimidating sound and another diversion; a dud, or perhaps a small charge.
By using such strategies, we could create single-mission non-return UAV swarms to overwhelm our enemies and prevail in victory over the battlespace. I hope you will please consider this, because it is my belief that winning still matters against the Talaban in Afghanistan. We are not going to win anyone's heart or mind on that side of the game.
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