I know that, but you don't need to pick up your temp certificate in person. You place an online application on IACRA website and then download it whenever it becomes available. At least this is how it works at my neck of the woods.
yes if you want to wait or just drop by eh FSDO you still have to fill the IACRA form and go in with ID and you get your temp right there your going to have to show ID to someone weather it be a Fed or designator
I don't think that much just basic vfr stuff for us in the US you if your a pilot already you can go to the FAA website its faasafety.gov and they have about a 1 course you take and then the test there are a few drone related questions that it helps to take the course its been a long time since I have even looked at a vfr chart I haven't flown on a vfr flight plan in 30 yrs lol