Saturday, May 6, 2017

The Best Drone on the Market - DJI Mavic Pro

DJI Mavic ProThe 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

drone with camera that follows youPortability 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. drones for sale with camera and gpsIt 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. how much is a drone with cameraThe 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)

cheap drones for sale with cameraWith 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)

where can i buy a droneJust 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. where to buy drones with cameraThe 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 follow me droneautomatically 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 best drone on the marketpriced 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!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

My first website

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

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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.

Monday, August 23, 2010

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-

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Monday, May 25, 2009

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.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

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

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