I thought I would be able to remove the base easily so I could put it in my bag (store it flat). I haven't been able to try it out yet (snow, snow, snow), probably next week. Looking forward to using my iPad mini instead of the phone.
Hey Chet, when i travel, if you're using the real small included DJI bag, I put it like this, flat. The clamp is just "straight up". I've hiked a mountain with it like this with no problem.It keeps it real low profile.
Also, the iPad fits in the big pocket in front if you don't zip the top... so that's what I do. Hope this helps with maybe one idea.