Generator using gravitational potential / kinetic energy, with falling mass of ball bearings or magnetic fluid

At that scale sure thing. However? if a small enough bore and light enough. definitely it would become applicable for awes. Especially if using magnetic steel shot? To achieve the required outcomes.

Build it into a wing structure and use the tube as support braces. Much how the flat pack tents do. There is a lizard the can fly by spreading its rib cage . This would be no different. Carbon fibre or even hemp fibre micarda tubes would do the job. Added bonus treated hemp is fireproof. 100% renewables resource if well taken care of. Hemp matts would be a good place to start. Especially because they can be felted, dyed and made to fit. I suspect the target wall thickness would be 2mm. though could be thinner. Depending on the weave density. This is Just to keep the weight down. It a very good source cellulose. Better than wood if I recall correctly. Cellulose being biodegradable. and is found in eco plastic packaging.
In fact most of the kite could be made from cellulose sheets. if done right?