The Best Drone on the Market - DJI Mavic Pro

The DJI Mavic Pro... (dramatic pause)... This camera drone is easily the best drone on the market. It appeals to beginners looking to purchase their first prosumer drone as well as professional video makers looking to up their game without shelling out a huge sum of money for a drone five times bigger and heavier. And why wouldn't it be? It simply is a magnificent machine. The DJI Mavic Pro is feature-packed all in a form factor that fits in your pocket...literally.

Portability: 10 out of 10

Portability is indeed all the rage right now for consumer or prosumer drones (also known as UAVs or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). If you told me a year ago that there was a camera drone that could do everything the DJI Phantom 4 could, but folds into the size of a small water bottle, I would say you're lying. Well, that was last year, and here we are. Weighing in at just 1.62lbs (739g) and measuring at about 3.27" x 3.27" x 7.8" (83mm x 83mm x 198mm) when folded, the DJI Mavic Pro is half the size than DJI's flagship series, the Phantom 4 which weighs 1,395g (3.07lbs). It is also much slimmer due to the way that its propellers fold in over the body making it small enough to fit into a backpack or a purse. It just redefines the portability segment and manages to make the GoPro Karma huge and bulky despite it being marketed in the same segment. Not only is this drone small, its controller is also relatively tiny without sacrificing many of the great features. It will hold most phones or even an iPad Mini once its all folded out.

Build Quality: 10 out of 10

So, being lightweight, small and having folding hinges, the DJI Mavic Pro has got to be flimsy and made out of thin plastic right? ...WRONG. The Mavic Pro is one of the toughest little flying beasts that's out on the market. We still don't think it'll survive a Red Bull Stratos Space Jump, but a crash into a grass field from 30 feet should have little effect to the Mavic Pro.

Camera Quality: 9 out of 10

Rocking a miniature 4K camera capable of 4K video at 30 fps and full 1080p HD at 96 fps, it uses the same sensor as the Phantom 4. It has a 12-megapixel camera supporting Adobe DNG RAW. The field of view is a slightly smaller, shrinking from 94 degrees down to 78. The Mavic camera doubles as the brushless gimbal motor for the roll axis for physical stabilization rather than digital stabilization that is more common in other models. And if you're worried about damaging the camera and gimbal, just leave the clear dome-shaped protector on when you fly. The DJI Mavic Pro also includes a tap-to-focus feature which is more suitable for shots within 25 meters, which could be a little of a nuisance, as I never had to worry about tapping the screen to focus. The Mavic uses the same infinite focus found on the Phantom 4. Tiny doesn't necessarily loss of quality. Overall, the footage looks fantastic considering the size of the camera, and for those long-exposure buffs, it supports an 8-second exposure for stills.

Battery Life (9 out of 10)

With a capacity of 3830mAh the Mavic’s Intelligent Flight Batteries give it a whopping flight time of up to 27 minutes. Although, in normal flying conditions I could only get up to 23 minutes before the auto return kicks in. Four LEDs display both the status and the remaining power of the battery, and you can check the battery level and status in real-time during a flight through the DJI GO app. Additionally, with advanced smart charging, the battery will automatically stop charging when full and slowly discharge at a safe rate.

Speed and Range (10 out of 10)

Just like the Phantom 4, the Mavic also comes in Sport Mode. Apart from the freedom of flying your drone however you wish, the DJI Mavic Pro has a top speed of 40 mph (65kph) when in Sport Mode. It also has a max ascent speed of 16.4 ft/s (5 m/s). Comparatively, this is a little slower than the Phantom 4, which has a top speed of 45mph. But the magic comes in when you're looking for range. Inside the DJI Mavic’s pocket-friendly remote controller is DJI’s brand new OcuSync transmission technology, a step up from the Phantom's Lightbridge technology. With a huge transmission range of 4.3mi (7km) on a clear day with little inteference, it is did pretty well streaming beautiful HD 720p quality at long range and Full HD 1080p at short range.

Smart Features (10 out of 10)

The Mavic Pro is not only smart in the design department but also with its built-in features. The Mavic uses FlightAutonomy technology to sense obstacles and allows it to avoid them. This is basically a combination of forward and downward sensors, plus GPS & GLONASS positioning working together to keep you flying safely. These sensors will allow you to hover precisely indoors as well where there is no GPS signal. Other features include ActiveTrack, which allows drone with a camera to follow you automatically by just drawing a box around your subject, in this case - you, on the screen. There's Points of Interest, which automatically circles your target giving smooth 360 shots of your subject, and Waypoints, which lets you move the drone precisely between points in space. Another feature is Tap to fly, which lets you smoothly advance forward, steering the drone by tapping your phone screen. Now the modes above are not new, but some I have never seen before are such as the Gesture mode, which lets you wave at the thing to tell it to take a selfie of you, and Tripod mode, which slows the drone down to give you precise shots, particularly for indoor work. Now for whatever reason if you think lugging the full Mavic set around a little burdensome... (seriously?), then why not leave the controller at home and just fly it using your phone. Although, you better be dead sure you know what you're doing without physical joysticks.

Overall (9.5 out of 10)

In a nutshell, you can't really go wrong with the DJI Mavic Pro. It is one of the most advanced, most portable, and well built drones on the market. I consider it the best drone on the market now. There are drones with better cameras, but they're a lot bigger. And there's smaller drones, but they're not pro-level video tools. The Mavic perfectly balances between these two. Perfect for commercial use, or just as a hobby gadget that you can throw into your backpack, it simply is a beautiful machine. At the time of writing, the DJI Mavic Pro is priced at ==> $999.00 for the standard package, and ==> $1,299.00 for the FlyMore Combo The Combo or bundle comes with the Remote, 3 Batteries, 16GB MicroSD, Charging Hub, Car Charger, Power Bank Adapter, Shoulder Bag. If you prefer getting a more comprehensive package with more memory space and better travel protection for your drone, you may want to ==>>CLICK HERE!

My first website

Woots!!! I just created my first website!!! Check it out: http://www.emiliovergara.com Thanks!

Homestays in Malaysia

I live in an area with several college and universities around and it isn't surprising to see many homes around here being rented out and mostly to these students, especially Tunku Abdul Rahman College students. See, I was a student there too, and I was lucky that I was brought up in this area, so during my college days, I didn't have to go through the hardships of renting a place.

I've heard many stories from friends about renting a place and more often than not, not very good ones. All the way from lousy housemates, leaking pipes, to just being way out of any shops or plain expensive.

I always thought how these people actually finally decide on a house or apartment to rent. For me I would be so fussy about everything. Thus, when I came across this iBilik Malaysia advert on the back of a taxi, I wondered if my these students actually use this to look for a place. I was curious so I went to check it out online.

I actually thought it was pretty good stuff, I mean, it was easy to look for a place online. Just type in what you're searching for and wallaa... some even comes with pictures. of course you would still have to call and meet up and get everything done the old way, but really deciding on one should be far easier than checking out printed or hand-written adverts at bus stops and on lamp posts.

I also found out that the website also gives the opportunities for short term stays. It's like Malaysia Homestays. I thought is was a great idea. people coming to visit for a day or two now need not spend a fortune at hotels. They could get a homely place for a reasonable price... and fast too.

Hmm, this just gave an idea, I probably should put up my empty house up on the wall, who knows... could use a few extra bucks u know.

I don't know what's right or what's real anymore
And I don't know how I'm meant to feel anymore
And when do you think it will all become clear
'Cuz I'm being taken over by the Fear

-Lily Allen-

10 Years of Fleishman Hillard KL

This video was made for the 10 Years anniversary of FHKL.

I almost cried watching this video. So touching although I've only been a part of them briefly. I am so honoured and proud to have been part of The FHKL team.

Ang Mo Singlish

Zee Avi

Was introduced to this video by Jeremy. Her name's Zee Avi, If I'm not wrong, she's from Miri and is currently recording an album with a recording company in LA.

Check out the video. Her voice is so sweet, reminds me of those olden days kinda songs, like P.Ramlee or Saloma or something, close to Norah Jones I would say. There's like 4 or 5 song in this video, I love the third song, Kantoi.

If Were a Boy (Remix - Beyonce feat. R. Kelly)

Just a quick video: one of the most awesome remixes I've heard.

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Yes, yes, I know I've not been blogging for way too long.

Updates of my life... here goes:

1. Internship at Fleishman Hillard ended last week
2. College starts tomorrow
3. In charge of the college music society now (wondering whether to give up)
4. Ate at Italiannies twice since I last blogged, plus awesome all you can eat dimsum at Pavillion.
5. Been dealing a lot with Malaysia Airlines, through the company I was working for.
6. Met with big time local bloggers a few times through the MAS events including one last night.
7. Tried out the baked chicken bacon wrap recipe which turned out quite well.

Baked Chiken and Bacon wrap.

8. Really pissed with the computer and hoping to get a laptop soon.

At the office

Lunch at ItalianniesMe and my boss, Kel on my last day

My 13 weeks internship at Fleishman Hillard KL has oficially ended last week. Really didn't mind goin on for a while more but had some other responsibilities in college and so on. Back to college tomorrow for the final year of studies before going off to Liverpool.

In college, I'm the new chairman of the music society. Long story short: I didn't know nuts about the society...it sort of died off...SAD wanted to revive it...called me...I said yes...the end.
Last Wednesday we had our Society day, recruiting freshmen to the society. Won second place for Best Performance, thanks to Aryton and his cousin. I sucked.

Food...fooooodddd. I guess I'm beginning to become a foodie. I have seemed to developed a urge to try new food at new places. Anyway, I've like grew fatter since I started my internship, coz the food at Mid Valley are good. Oh well, time to diet. Had Italliannies twice, Carl's Jr twice plus a whole lot of good food. Plus, I went to this all you can eat dim sum buffet at LiJin, Pavillion. I would recommend the place to all.

LiJin Dimsum at Pavillion KL, 6th Flr

For my birthday last month, my family and I went to this North Korean restaurant along Jln Ampang for dinner. I was real authentic Nort Korean food. And all the waitress there are from North Korea. Don't ask me how they managed to get out of that shithole of a country and landed up here. But they were beautiful, pretty, talented, sweet...everything perfect. My gawd, guys, you'll drool not because of the food. I trid taking picturres of them, but was asked to delete it immediately due to security reasons for them, seeing that they are from North Kore after all.

Some North Korean dish

One of the events when I was at FH was this MAS In-Flight kitchen tour for bloggers. It was awesome. We went behind the scenes to see how they prepare airline food. And of course, I got to eat till my heart's content.
If you're up for Cendol, try Wahab's Cendol. Expanding from a roadside stall since 1986, you can now find the new shop in Rampai Business Park. Very nice cendol. have it with tapai, pulut, jagung, kacang merah, aiskrim. U suka la.


Since I've been with FH, I've attended three MAS events for bloggers. It was awesome to be meeting Malaysia's top bloggers including KennySia, KampungBoy and CityGal, Wingz, Simon Seow, and so on...

The best was the Cabin Crew Training Experience. It was awesome. Check out the photos.

Me @ Malaysia Airlines Academy, Kelana Jaya

It's not easy climbing up that raft

They actually have to swim in their Kebayas

The bloggers and trainers at the MAS Academy

Here they come, EMERGENCY!!!

The winners of MAS The Great Escapade contest.

Lovestory meets Viva la Vida

A quick video upload, this is awesome.

Dang, what I do for work.

Check out my previous post! That's actually what I had to do for work man. How cool.

It is actually a contest. If you wanna join, here's the link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Malaysia-Airlines-Travel/52798899711?v=app_4949752878&viewas=584138698

and please do be a fan of the page ya. Make that your birthday present to me. Hahaha.

The Great Escapade, My Fun Travel with MAS!

So here's to begin, I'm on my way to collect my top secret mission message from my top secret, ultra hidden headquarters namely my bedroom. See, I'm really a super secret agent Double-O-Zero-no-Hero. And I'll only have shaken-not-stirred Milo-O. That's a whole lot of O's to begin with eh?

I like blue, its more creative than some other dull but famous colour

Opened the laser sealed envelope and there was a note from my bosses, MummyPappy(not so moneypenny friendly). They have left for our hometown due to a very urgent matter. I had to travel myself, and all I have is...let's see...one, two, three, nuts. I don't have enough money to grab a flight ticket. Hang on, they should leave me at least a ticket in the envelope right? What's this? A MAS stimulus package ad? It's like a mission list/puzzle. How am I to figure this out?

How can this puzzle be? This must not be real. Slap me! Bite me! 80% off domestic and Asean fares? I had to. There was no other way. I had to use it. It was as good as getting money from MummyPappy. I already had my eye fixed on this till I saw...

Balik Kampung!

What kind of deal was it? Oooohh, more low fares, to balik kampung? How super secret agently cool...wait. How is this super secret agently cool? C'mon, you wouldn't even know how a super secret agent travel home, coz they are...SUPER SECRET! I'm sure even super secret agents can't resist this balik kampung deal.

Check out what I packed. My super suit. Kinda looks like IronMan though.

And then I thought to myself as I packed my luggages? Should I pack light? should I prepare myself for the widely known uncomfortable economy class flight? Should I wear comfortably and eat well and sleep first? Just then, I had an enlightenment! It caught my eye. Another clue to the puzzle.

I could enjoy Business Class comfort and service while only flying economy!

Now I feel like a super secret agent. I get to fly Business. Hang on...I am a super secret agent. Wow. I rushed over to catch my flight. And the MAS crew really treated me like I was some big shot. Of course, under all this, I am after all, a super secret agent.

The professional super secret team of agents. Felt so professional with MAS' crew's service.

The flight was all that was promised, even better. It was so satisfying both experience and financially. After all, I am only Agent Double-O-Zero-No-Hero, and not Double-O-Seven. Check it out, his code doesn't even rhyme.

I did reach my kampung safe and sound and satisfied. And my mission. My so so urgent mission? I almost forgot about it while enjoying the fantastically comfortable flight.

It was my Birthday?!!?!

And how special was it to have a MAS logo cake.

They wanted to surprise me this way? Wow! I think the flight was a present itself. More than that if I may say. I love it. Don't get me wrong, I love my family too, but I almost forgot about them while on the plane. So great to have a double celebration. Trust me, the flight was a celebration itself.

I told my family...waitaminute, its turning out to be a family story instead of a super secret agent mission log.

I told my super secret team about the flight and the awesome deals by MAS. Guess what, they already knew about it. In fact, they already got their return fares all worked out, with great bargains too. "How"? I asked.... no. I begged to know! It was MAS' Grab-a-Deal. Another clue on my puzzle. By signing up with the deal, they could easily get their flights all worked out with the best bargains possible. Wow, this would really save the Super Secret Agency a whole lot of money. See, we save, unlike some "super famous" agent. In your face JB!

Guess what? Little agent bro gets to fly free. FREE?? FREE??? Wow, these clues on my puzzle(which is really just an advertisement), is starting to amaze me. Yea, since there's already two full-fledge agents with tickets, the little one gets to fly free. It is really what it says. Kids Fly Free. Whoa!

I'm almost out of this world! JUMP BACK TO REALITY DUDE!!!

It's really out of this world!

Ok OK, I'm back. I'm just a normal 20 year old. Wow, what an experience. I guess I really thought I was a secret agent. I guess, the unbelievable MAS' deals made me think so. Wow, that was good! I have to say the deals in the MAS' stimulus package really makes it the perfect time to travel. Light on the wallet, Heavy on the experience. I just have one thing to say:

“Man! That was great. This truly is the time to travel!”

Towards Easter

Oh the youths. Great job carrying out two successful events in preparation for Easter. Glad to have been part of the team.

Overnight Vigil 2009

Just as last year, only bigger and better. This time we had youths as young as 13 joining us and also youths from St Josephs. A total of about 150 people tried to stay up throughout the night all for the glory of God. Honestly, we under-estimated the number of prticipants. We were only targeting 50-70. I myself was panicky when I saw the list a day before.

As usual, I helped in the music department. :D This time we had the support of the St Joe guys, with another keyboard to play backups. Awesomeness! Praise and worship as usual. But seriously, by the morning, I was just to sleepy. C'mon, I haven't been sleeping well throughout the week due to work. And now I gotto stay up whole night? I actually played the wrong song la, lost concentration ady. So embarassing. Hahah.

The Praise and Worship Team

The crowd was good, although a there were a lil' problems here and there. No big deal. Activities went according to plan although a lil' timing problem. Here are some photos of the activities such as washing of the feet, a skit, praise and worship, games and so on.

Bern as modern Saul for the skit of St Paul

Live Rosary

Divine Mercy prayer at 3am sharp

Peaceful, meaningful and solemn Adoration

The washing of feet, just as Jesus did

Praying for one another

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Palm Sunday/ World Youth Day Mass & Celebration

Great job to the choir!!! I could feel the energy!!! Thanks to the chinese and the tamil youths, you guys did an awesome job too.

The musicians

Musicians were great, sound very smooth. I'm sure we did our best all for the glory of God's name. Nothing else to say really... Here, photo time....

The youth choir

Fellowship after mass

GSC's angels

Keep it up yo...

A little note to my dear friends here,

In this holy season of lent, let us remember how our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. Humbled himself, took all our sins and the sins of the whole world upon his shoulders. God most mighty, chose to be man, persecuted by His own creation, the very people He loved so much that He was willing to give His life.

As we await the coming of our Lord this Easter, let us do all that we can to spread the Good News of what is to come. Let us share this joyous occasion with those who have yet to know God, to experience his Love.

I believe that in each one of us, we know, and we should search for that one special place in our heart which we can put Jesus, above all other earthly matters. Let that little Jesus in our hearts remind ourselves that whatever we do, we do for the Glory of His precious name and not for our own gain.

We can be proud of what we have achieved, but be proud for the right reasons. Be proud of the fact that we know we have done our best in glorifying God and NOT because we have proved to others that we can do it. Be proud of the fact that we have spread the good news to others, NOT because we have shown others we know about God better than them.

Last but not least, be proud of the fact that our Lord Jesus Christ listens to us, watches over us, cares for us, lives in us and LOVES us!

Remember that it is in God's name that we have become who we are today, as an individual and as a community.

Music Society of TARC??? Now???

The weirdest thing happened to me. You know I love music more than anything. I always wanted to get involved with music performing and stuff. And I have, most of the time in church.

Well this morning, my course-mate, DJ called me and passed me to a lady, Ms Yap, from the Students Affairs Department(SAD-yeah totally sad) of TAR College. Anyway, she was like asking me out of no where, "Would you like to be the chairman of the college music society?"

And I'm like huh??!?!

Gracious me, I was never part of the music society. Not even for their battle of the bands or whatever. I did sign up when I first joined the college 3 years ago as a freshman, paid bloody RM5 to the society for nothing. They did not even SMS me or informed me of meetings or gatherings. WTF?? I went for the first two or three meets, and that was after I heard from my friends about it. I got fed up that I actually paid RM5 for nothing, not even being informed of meetings. I gave up. Burn my RM5. No more music society for me.

It seems, last year the music society actually went dead. So now, they are like trying to revive it. I feel so honoured and shocked. It's like, do I look like a saviour for the society?

Anyway, I did not say no to it, coz I'm actually really interested in leading this society. But then again, I did not say yes too. I'm like, ok, we'll see about it.

So, right now I'm looking for TARcians all over, high and low, who would like to join forces with me. Just join the society and see wazzup wazzup la. I oso like blur blur. Haha. So, if you're interested, please lemme know. Leave me a comment or something with your email or number, I'll get in contact with you. I have yet to see what's going on with the society though.

If I have enough support, I'll probably say yes to the pos.

Awesome ain't it? Come to think of it, it's like paying RM5 to be chairman of the society. LOL.

All bundled into one

It's a HOLIDAY tomorrow!!!

I know, it's like so... totally awesome, girl! Oh no, such a bitch you are...
Like O.M.G.... you just called me a... oh, I can't even say it. I thought we were b.f.f.s?...

What...Ever...

That's how I sometimes talk to myself when I'm all stressed up. Seriously. You must be thinking that I must be nuts talking like such a bimbo. Now I probably understand abit why bimbo's are such crazy people.

Yeah, work has been tough for me. Extreme long hours in the office, with a lot of things to be finished within a certain time. Gosh. I actually stayed in the office till 12 midnight in my second week of internship. But the people are friendly though. Nice people who really keeps the office cheerful and not so serious.

This are photos from Kel's brithday cum our boss's 5th anniversary as boss celebration. Ada Secret Recipe and Champagne u know. All in the office. Hehe.

Cheers!!!

Some of the girls at the office.

I had the chance to go for an event for the company. It was a charity screening of Geng: Pengembaraan Bermula which is supposed to be Malaysia's first 3D animated movie. 3D as in like Pixar movies not IMAX. But it was cool. Even gotto take a photo with the main characters, Upin & Ipin. It was better than expected. he storyline was believable, and in the middle it got pretty scary, much too scary for a kids cartoon. Anyway, the movie screening was for a group of orphans who were sonsored by one of our clients, MDV, to watch the movie.

So, Jason MR.A-Z has come and gone. I didn't go cause it would be tiring for me to go for a concert on a weekday. My bro went though...and as usual, with our free tickets. Yeah, so, where's Rihanna? I have a very very strong feeling (as in confirmed) that she will not be coming. C'mon, especially after all the commotion, the concert wouldn't be the same anyway.

"THIS IS AMERICAN IDOL"

Yes yes. It is the idol season again! And I've already found my favourite for this year. Wait for it...

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ADAM LAMBERT!

He is so good. I mean, his voice, to me, is like a mixture of Axl Rose, Elvis Presley, Fall Out Boy. Just the best. From the low notes, to the high notes, to sounding like an electric guitar solo.

Of course I have my other favourites too but i have a feeling this is gonna be a guys year. With Danny Gokey, Anoop 'Brown' Dogg, Scott McIntyre. It's a pretty tough forthe girls to compete, although Lil' Rounds shouldn't be too worried.

Yeah, so that's all for now. I won't be updating much anytime soon. Probably will fill you in on the Good Shepherd's Youths Overnight Vigil comin up sometime end of this month.

Work-Fun-Work

Heyya guys, been a busy weekend for me. Remember the job that I had to go to Bukit Tinggi for two days, it was fun. Now, I'm currently into my first week of internship at Fleishman-Hillard. pretty stressed out, but I guess it's just the getting use to part.

Well, I loved the job which i got to go to Bukit Tinggi. Not a very hard job, in fact very fun job. Glad to have Cherry introduce me.

Our boss, Bart was such a fun, free & easy fella. We did a team building progam for managers from the company, Grundfos. Pretty fun to be taking notes of managers' behaviours and personality once in a while. Lol. Here are some photos. Honest ly I'm just too tired to type any more. hahahahaa.....