DR300-125 Petit Prince

The DR300‑125 Petit Prince is a modern evolution of the classic French light‑sport aircraft line produced by Robin Aircraft, a company with roots dating back to the 1920s. Introduced in 2016, the Petit Prince builds on the legacy of the iconic DR300 series, combining traditional wood‑and‑fabric construction with contemporary avionics and a more powerful 125‑horsepower Rotax 912 ULS engine. The aircraft features a high‑wing, side‑by‑side cockpit that offers excellent visibility, a spacious cabin, and a simplified control layout aimed at flight‑training schools and leisure pilots. Its fixed tricycle landing gear, carbon‑fiber wing ribs, and optimized aerodynamics deliver a cruise speed of 260 km/h, a range of roughly 1 200 km, and short‑field performance that makes it suitable for operations from modest airstrips. Safety is enhanced by a ballistic recovery system and a stall‑warning system integrated into the modern glass cockpit. The DR300‑125 Petit Prince has become a reference point for affordable, low‑maintenance aircraft in the European general‑aviation market, reinforcing Robin’s reputation for blending heritage craftsmanship with cutting‑edge technology, and influencing newer designs in the light‑sport category. Its popularity continues to grow, making the Petit Prince a staple in flight clubs across Europe and beyond.